Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 115-112. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.